China’s ethnic unity law denounced as ‘forced assimilation’ by rights groups
Summary
China has started a new law called the Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress. The law aims to create a shared national identity by promoting Mandarin and unity among ethnic groups. Rights groups and some governments warn this law could harm the freedoms and cultures of minority groups in China and allow China to target people outside its borders.Key Facts
- The law promotes Mandarin as the official language and tries to unite all ethnic groups under a common identity.
- Rights groups say the law forces minorities like Uyghurs and Tibetans to give up their cultures.
- The law allows China to hold people legally responsible even if they live outside China.
- Taiwan strongly condemned the law, saying it threatens Taiwanese and others.
- Nine U.S. senators from both parties oppose the law and worry about its impact on human rights.
- China claims the law fights terrorism and separatism and denies abusing minorities.
- The United Nations human rights chief called for the law to be repealed because it restricts freedoms like language, religion, and culture.
- Some minority groups and their advocates say the law aims to erase their communities.
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